wipers TOYOTA RAV4 EV 2014 1.G User Guide

240 2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
NOTICE
■When the windshield is dry
Do not use the wipers, as they may damage the windshield.
■ When the washer fluid tank is empty
Do not operate the switch continually as the washer fluid pump may over-
heat.
■ When a nozzle becomes blocked
In this case, contact your Toyota dealer.
Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged.

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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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When driving
Rear window wiper and washer
■The rear window wiper and washer can be operated when
The “POWER” switch is in ON mode.
■ If no washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzle is not blocked if there is washer fluid in the
washer fluid reservoir.
The wiper operation is selected by moving the lever as follows:
Intermittent window
wiper operation
Normal window
wiper operation
Washer/wiper dual
operation
Washer/wiper dual
operation

242 2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
NOTICE
■When the rear window is dry
Do not use the wipers, as they may damage the rear window.
■ When the washer fluid tank is empty
Do not operate the switch continually as the washer fluid pump may over-
heat.
■ When a nozzle is blocked
Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged.

336 4-1. Maintenance and care
NOTICE
■To prevent paint deterioration and corrosion on the body and compo-
nents (aluminum wheels etc.)
● Wash the vehicle immediately in the following cases:
• After driving near the sea coast
• After driving on salted roads
• If coal tar or tree sap is present on the paint surface
• If dead insects, insect droppings or bird droppings are present on the
paint surface
• After driving in an area contaminated with soot, oily smoke, mine dust, iron powder or chemical substances
• If the vehicle becomes heavily soiled with dust or mud
• If liquids such as benzene and gasoline are spilled on the paint surface
● If the paint is chipped or scratched, have it repaired immediately.
● To prevent the wheels from corroding, remove any dirt and store in a place
with low humidity when storing the wheels.
■ Cleaning the exterior lights
●Wash carefully. Do not use organic substances or scrub with a hard brush.
This may damage the surfaces of the lights.
● Do not apply wax on the surfaces of the lights.
Wax may cause damage to the lenses.
■ Antenna installation and removal precautions
●Before driving, ensure that the antenna is installed.
● When the antenna is removed, such as before entering an automatic car
wash, make sure to store it in a suitable place so as not to lose it. Also,
before driving, make sure to reinstall the antenna in its original position.
■ To prevent damage to the windshield wiper arms
When lifting the wiper arms away from the windshield, pull the driver side
wiper arm upward first, and repeat for the passenger side. When returning
the wipers to their original position, do so from the passenger side first.

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4-2. Maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Vehicle exterior
ItemsCheck points
Doors • Do the doors operate smoothly?
Hood • Does the hood lock system work
properly?
Fluid leaks • There should not be any signs of
fluid leakage after the vehicle has
been parked.
Tires • Is the tire inflation pressure cor-
rect?
• The tires should not be dam- aged or excessively worn.
• Have the tires been rotated according to the maintenance
schedule?
• The wheel nuts should not be loose.
Windshield wipers/rear window
wiper • The wiper blades should not
show any signs of cracking,
splitting, wear, contamination or
deformation.
• The wiper blades should clear the windshield/rear window
without streaking or skipping.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Ty p e C
FuseAmpereCircuit
1 FL J/B 140 A ECU-IG1 2, back-up lights, wind-
shield wipers and washers, rear
window wiper and washer, ECU-
IG1 1, seat heaters, ECU-IG1 3,
power windows, stop lights, OBD,
ACC-MAIN, charging indicator,
DEF, TAIL, power outlets, switch
illumination, instrument panel
lights, gauges and meters, audio
system, air conditioning system

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
4
Maintenance and care
Fuse block (under side view)
FuseAmpereCircuit
1 TAIL 10 A Tail lights, license plate light, side
marker lights, daytime running light
system
2 PANEL 7.5 A Switch illuminations
3 BKUP LP 10 A Back-up lights
4 P/W-FL 20 A Power windows
5 P/W-RL 20 A Power windows
6 P/W-RR 20 A Power windows
7 P/OUT 15 A Power outlet
8 ACC-B 7.5 A Audio system, power rear view mir-
ror control, air conditioning sys-
tem, smart key system, main body
ECU
9 MIR HTR 10 A Outside rear view mirror defoggers
10 P/OUT-MAIN 15 A Power outlets 11 A/B-IG2 7.5 A SRS airbag system
12 GAUGE 7.5 A Gauges and meters
13 ECU-IG1 3 10 A EPS-IG1, SSR-IG1
14 S/HTR 15 A Seat heaters
15 WIPER 25 A Windshield wipers
16 WIPER RR 15 A Rear window wiper

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Alphabetical index
Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system ......... 418
Brake assist system ............. 418
Brake system........................ 417
Electric power steering ......... 418
Master warning ..................... 419
Open door ............................ 419
Output control warning ......... 419
Plug-in indicator.................... 419
Pretensioners ....................... 418
Seat belt reminder light ........ 419
Slip indicator light ................. 418
SOC (State of Charge) warning .............................. 419
SRS airbags ......................... 418
Tire pressure warning light ... 419
12-volt battery charging system................................ 418
Warning messages ................. 427
Washer
Checking .............................. 365
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 268
Switch ........................... 238, 241
Washing and waxing............... 334
Weight Cargo capacity ..................... 263
Load limits ............................ 267
Weight .................................. 482
Wheels...................................... 378
Window glasses ..................... 146
Window lock switch ................ 146
Windows Power windows .................... 146
Rear window defogger ......... 292
Washer ......................... 238, 241
Windshield wipers................... 238
Wireless remote control key Replacing the battery ........... 383
Wireless remote control key ..................................... 108